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Mary Frances Sparrer Freeman, 90, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009. Her passions were her Lord and Savior and her huge loving family. She was an active member of Poquoson Baptist Church for many years, and loved to quilt and spent many hours creating beautiful quilts that were treasured by those lucky enough to receive one. Mrs. Freeman was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Wesley Forrest Freeman; and her grandson, Ronald...

Frances Allen McPherson, born June 24, 1941, loving wife, friend to all, mother to many, and grandmother to 14, lost her courageous battle with lung cancer on Nov. 17, 2009. She is predeceased by her parents, Ethel and Rupert Allen of Greenville, N.C. She is survived by her husband, Alexander J. McPherson; her children, William P. McLean and his wife, Jennifer McLean of Berryville, Va., Richard Allen McLean and wife, Holly McLean of Williamsburg, Va., Suzanne Elizabeth Wood of Mathews, Va., Mary Kay Edgar and husband, Ed Edgar of Chesapeake, Va., Dana McPherson Kohlhorst and husband, Daryle Kolhorst of Gloucester, Va., Mark Alexander McPherson and his wife, Stephanie McPherson; her 14 grandchildren, David, Kathryn, Erin, Benjamin, Kasey, Alex, Hunter, Elizabeth, Parker, Fox, Madison, Pete, Michael, and Isabelle; as well as her sisters, Nancy A. Smith and Joanne A. Granitz; countless friends and extended family that she loved and accepted into her life with open arms.

Frances (Joy) Monroe, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 7, 2009. Joy was born on Aug. 1, 1925, in Hartshorne, Okla.; fell in love with and married her best friend, Louis Monroe in 1942. She provided love and support to Louis while he served his country in the United States Army and Air Force until they made a permanent home in Hampton in 1969. Joy was a devoted member of West Hampton Baptist Church where she served in many ministries.

Frances Elizabeth Gwaltney, 78, passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. Frances was a native of Hopewell, Va., and was a Williamsburg resident for 54 years. She retired from the Williamsburg Motor Court, and was employed with the York County School Division as a bus driver, and as a Teacher's Aid at Waller Mill Elementary. She was a lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi, and attended Wellspring United Methodist Church in Williamsburg. Frances was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Laura F. Nunnally; her husband, Loyde O. Gwaltney; and a daughter, Teresa A. Gwaltney.

Frances Cosby Nettles, 95, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Frances was a native of Newport News and a 1935 graduate of the College of William & Mary. She was a biology teacher and chairman of the Science Department in the Newport News Public School System, first at Newport News High School and then at Menchville High School. Frances was dedicated to her students and conveyed to them her love of the natural world. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and The American Association of University Women.

Barrie Frances Grimes passed away on Oct. 8, 2009. She is survived by her father, David C. Grimes of Newnan, Ga.; and a sister Colleen Welch, also of Georgia. Barrie graduated from Newnan High School in the 70's and went on to earn a Masters Degree in Counseling. She spent time as a school teacher/ counselor, enjoyed serving as a cheerleading coach, and spent time serving on Wood Towne Quarters Board of Directors. She loved country music star Alan Jackson as he hailed from the same hometown as she. Barrie was employed with Chesapeake Bay Management for more than four years and aided in the growth and success of the company.